Saturday, January 28, 2017

Jordan is showing all the signs that she is getting very close.  Her bag is full and tight, muscles are loose and her pH is down to 6.0.

We are watching her very closely and  hope to see a new little one in the barn soon.

Thanks for helping us watch her. I hope you can join us as we welcome Jordan's baby.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Jordan is still keeping us waiting and watching.  

All the signs say it could be any time now but it's all up to her.  Her pH is down to 6.2 tonight.

 Hopefully we have a new baby in the barn soon. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Jordan is getting closer.

Her bag is full and her rump muscles are soft.  Her pH has dropped to 6.4.  We will be watching her closely.

I got this picture off the cams this morning. Her belly has really dropped.

Friday, January 20, 2017


Jordan is making some quick changes.

I checked Jordan this evening and was surprised at how much she had changed since last night. Her bag is much fuller and her pH is at 6.9.  I will be checking her again in the morning.  Last year she foaled 24 days early and she is now 20 days from her due date so she may very well foal early again this year. 

Jordan is wonderful mare and she has given us great foals. 
  She is such a good mom and her foals usually have striking marking like Jordan and her sweet disposition.

 
We are very much looking forward to our first foal this year.  I'll keep you updated.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

It been a rainy couple of days here but with mild temperatures.  We have lots of mud but at least we don't have the icy conditions like so many of our friends in other areas. It was actually in the mid 70s here yesterday and we were able to give Jordan a bath.  She was so nice and clean...no longer clean after being outside today.  I would rather have a little dirt on her than make her stay in the stall all day.  She needs to get out and exercise and visit with her friends during the day unless the weather is really bad. 

I am seeing some changes in her this evening. Her bag is increasing in size but not quite full yet.  Last year she foaled 24 days early so we are checking her closely every morning and evening. I'll keep you updated on her progress.

Thank you all so much for helping us watch her. Please give us a call if you see anything we should be aware of.

Have a good night.

Friday, January 6, 2017

 
It's time to start watching our mares and waiting anxiously for the arrival of their precious foals. This will be my first year to go through a foaling season without Wes with me.  Even when he could no longer physically help with the mares he was always watching with me and loved seeing the new babies.  Even though things are different, I am really looking forward to this foaling season and I'm glad to be able to share it with all of you.
 
We like to bring our mares in at night when they are about a month from their due dates.  We now have Jordan in the barn each night. Her due date is Feb. 9th.   I'll be posting updates on Jordan as she progresses. 
 
Thanks for watching with us.